A small early three-case inro  18th century
A small early gold lacquer three-case inro
18th century
Covered overall with Rimpa-style waves over roiro, gold lacquered and inlaid in delicate aogai with laden work boats, the interior of black lacquer and the top case divided into two parts, unsigned; with cylindrical metal ojime with a heron and reeds in relief, signed Issho.
6cm (2 3/8in).
Sold for £780 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 荷船図蒔絵螺鈿印籠 無銘 18世紀

    Provenance: purchased at Sotheby's London, 1980.
    Wrangham collection, no.1463.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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